Cost of living
Baalbek-Hermel compared to Beqaa
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Overview comparison
Baalbek-HermelBeqaa
Consumer prices in Baalbek-Hermel are roughly 24% higher than in Beqaa.
Cost of living
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | Beqaa |
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| Total with rent one person | 539 | 465 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,608 | 1,156 |
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| Without rent one person | 392 | 294 |
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| Without rent one family | 996 | 907 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 288.97 | 226.48 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 472.72 | 283.1 |
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| Food person | 238 | 174 |
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| Food family | 649 | 437 |
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| Transport person | 114.02 | 45.07 |
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| Transport family | 332.6 | 133.01 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.38 years | 69.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | Beqaa |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.06 | 5.11 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.6 | 15.51 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.73 | 4.85 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 0.97 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.31 | 1.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.01 | 0.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | Beqaa |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 214.46 | 81.14 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 141.8 | 95.65 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 539.77 | 372.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 321.1 | 105.06 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 52.48 | 49.41 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 71.84 | 59.87 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 57.25 | 71.95 |
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Transportation
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | Beqaa |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.46 | 15.28 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,549 | 1,719 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 717 | 324 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.1 | 0.17 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 20.15% | 2.9% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 10.77 | 9.06 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.84 | 1.32 |
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Groceries
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | Beqaa |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.97 | 0.5 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.63 | 0.62 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.98 | 1.12 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.04 | 1.58 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.78 | 2.22 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.34 | 8.02 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.56 | 0.91 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.37 | 0.21 |
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Other
| Item | Baalbek-Hermel | Beqaa |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.3 | 11.54 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 2.83 | 2.66 |
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| Doctors visit | 20.17 | 20.22 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.37 | 11.88 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.57 | 24.68 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 40.85 | 47.11 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 44.66 | 46.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,739 | 1,354 |
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